Delpha Ann Weddle Sutphin

Delpha Ann Weddle Sutphin, 81 of Floyd, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, David Edison Sutphin; brothers, Bruce Edward Weddle and Dwight Edward Weddle; and sisters, Catherine Elizabeth Weddle Quesinberry, Hilda Mae Weddle Belcher, Lyndell Kayron Weddle Bower, Frances Edwena Weddle Hatcher, and Carolyn Ruth Weddle Magana.

She was a wonderful mom and sister with a love of quilting, sewing, embroidery, and reading.

She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Steven Dwayne & Heather Dee Nyquist Sutphin; daughter & son-in-law, Sandra Lynn & Russell Jackson Rorrer; grandson, Jeffery Aaron Sutphin; sister, Janet Evelyn Weddle Hylton (Russell Lane Hylton); and in-laws, Richard & Ruby Sutphin and Marlene & Cecil Compton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darren Landon officiating. Interment will follow in the Alderman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Attn: Development, 2408 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018 or to Skyline Manor Nursing and Rehab, 237 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091.

Larry Wayne Hale

 

Larry Wayne “Smiley” Hale, 73 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cebert and Algie Hale; and his son, Daniel Hale; sisters, Ann Goad Slaughter and Ollie Trail; and brother, Ralph Hale.

He worked at Rowe furniture for 55 years. He loved farming.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, who he always liked to tell people that he married when she was 14, Brenda Akers Hale; daughters, Brenda Sue Justice (Sam) and Durene Hale Chavarria (Mario); son, Samuel Hale; grandchildren, Davina Hall, Sarah Chavarria, Laura Chavarria, and Rebekah Chavarria; great-grandchildren, Abigail Morris, Nathanael Hall, Anna Hall, and Alaina Hall; brothers, Edgar Hale (Vannie Sue) and Carlis Hale; and special friend, Greg Janney.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barry Coffey officiating. Interment will follow in the Cole Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 at the funeral home.

Jean Q. Hubbard

 

Jean Q. Hubbard, 86 of Willis, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. She is preceded in death by her son, Lane Hubbard; and her sisters, Lucille Reed and Elizabeth Alls.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Hubert Hubbard; son, Alan Hubbard; daughter-in-law, Sandy Hubbard; grandchildren, Johnathan & Kadesh Hubbard, Matthew Hubbard, Danielle Hubbard, Keith Hubbard, Zachary Hubbard, and Emily Hubbard; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Shelor Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Glen Dale Strickler

 

Glen Dale Strickler, 62 of Floyd, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Delma Strickler; sister, Linda Strickler; and nephew, Billy Jack Neighbors.

He is survived by his mother, Nola May Strickler; and brother, Billy Strickler; aunt, Jane Shelton; and cousins, Peggy Shelton, Ronnie Shelton, Emil Augusteon, and Andy Augusteon.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Willard Russell Akers

 

Willard Russell Akers, 87 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022. He is preceded in death by his son, Davis Akers.

Russell was a farmer for all of his life and served in the Army.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice Akers; sisters, Dott Hale (David) and Margie Conner; sisters-in-law, Rosie Altizer (Gene) and Ruth Moran; brothers-in-law, Tazwell Altizer, Teddy Altizer, Tommy Altizer, Phillip Altizer (Norma Jean), and Lawrence Altizer; special nephew and niece, Michael & Lisa Miller; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roy Turpin and Pastor Kenny Farley officiating. Interment will follow in the Lester Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.